Bill Text: TX SR331 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Matthew Draeger of Paris for being named one of our state's top youth volunteers by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-04 - Reported enrolled [SR331 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR331-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Matthew Draeger of Paris, who has been named one of | ||
| Texas' top two youth volunteers for 2013 by the Prudential Spirit | ||
| of Community Awards program; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Prudential Financial, in partnership with the | ||
| National Association of Secondary School Principals, presents | ||
| these awards annually to honor young people across the nation for | ||
| outstanding volunteerism and community service; now in its 18th | ||
| year, the program is the country's largest youth recognition | ||
| program based solely on volunteer service; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A sophomore at Paris High School, Matthew leads a | ||
| team of students who have together secured donations of | ||
| approximately 20,000 household and personal items and | ||
| distributed them to local families in need; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to teaching students about community | ||
| service, Matthew's project has enriched his own life, along with | ||
| the lives of many underserved residents of Paris, where 24 | ||
| percent of the population is indigent; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The success and vitality of our communities, our | ||
| state, and our American society depend in great measure upon the | ||
| dedication of young people like Matthew, who use their time and | ||
| talents to serve others; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Matthew has shown by his example that he | ||
| personifies the true spirit of giving to the community; he is | ||
| truly deserving of recognition for his dedication to the needs of | ||
| others; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
| Legislature, hereby congratulate Matthew Draeger for being | ||
| selected as one of our state's top two youth volunteers and | ||
| extend to him best wishes for success in all his future | ||
| endeavors; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Eltife | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 4, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
